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The harbour was mainly used for the export of coal and iron. In its hey-day around 300,000 tons of coal were being exported annually.
The trade in coal finally finished in 1960, although the harbour carried on working up to the 1970s importing logs for the manufacture of plywood.

In 1980 Lydney Harbour was designated as an Ancient Monument as it is a rare example of an unspoilt 19th century harbour
(the last major alterations having been carried out in the 1870s), and in 2002 a major scheme to refurbish the docks was begun. They finally re-opened in 2005.

All it needs now is a decent pub where you can sit and watch the sun go down, and the place would be complete.